Thread: Expert eyes needed on vintage SR...

Hello all,

I came across this vintage blade today at a local thrift shop. Being a newbie, I'm not really sure what I'm dealing with here, so I was hoping that some of you with a keen eye for old SRs could give me some insight. What I would like to know is could this SR have the potential to be professionally honed and enjoyed as a usable shaver, or would it be more of a conversation piece? I have my tetanus shot . Obviously it has some ugly rust at the tail and hinge point, but it still opens and closes smoothly. The edge is still keen, although I highly doubt near shave ready, and did not appear warped at all. Not sure what the scales are made of, but my impression was plastic. The shop is asking $75 for it, but I had been told that its been there for several months and I could talk them down a bit. Any guesses on what one should be willing to pay for this in its condition? Let me know if more photos would be helpful and I'll return to the shop and take more- just let me know if there is anything specific you'd like to see. Thanks in advance!

Mike